Frequently Asked Questions

Kids Martial Arts

No way! In fact, martial arts makes kids calmer and more respectful than
ever. Martial arts always has been about peace, and it always will be.

Q: “Do kids get injured in martial arts, karate, tae kwon do?”

Sometimes. But the truth is, injuries are very, very rare here. We have
a lot of measures in place to keep your child perfectly safe. In fact,
safety is our #1 concern.

Q: “Can my child do martial arts, karate, tae kwon do if he/she
is not the athletic type?”

Yes! In fact, martial arts is often a “home” for kids who
don't excel at team sports. Kids who have trouble in baseball, basketball,
etc. often come to martial arts and do extremely well. And it's okay if
your child is not athletic right now. Through our classes, they'll get
in great shape and become very athletic.

Q: “Is martial arts, karate, tae kwon do fun for children?”

Absolutely! In fact, kids usually have to drag their parents to martial
arts class - something parents are always shocked to see. We have our
serious moments here where kids work and learn... but we have just as
many moments where they goof off and have a blast!

Absolutely. Kid with low self-esteem often come out of their shells.
As their skill level increases, they feel more and more confident.
Other kids look up to them, just as they look up to other kids who
are ahead of them. It builds a sense of confidence, pride, and teamwork.

Q: “What ages are the other kids in the martial arts, karate,
tae kwon do class?”

We have classes for kids as young as 3, and as old as teenagers. Martial
arts is the kind of thing that grows with you. So as kids get older, they
learn new techniques, perfect old ones, and advance. When they're younger,
it's more about fun and games, with learning thrown in too.

Adult Martial Arts

Q: “Can martial arts cause injury?”

Every form of physical exercise, from running to walking to martial arts,
comes with a risk for injury. However, our program is run by trained
experts who place a tremendous focus on injury prevention.

Because martial arts makes you more balanced, limber & flexible -
it generally leads to LESS injury in people's lives. Not the other way
around!

Q: “What level of fitness is required for martial arts?”

You'll get in shape as you go. You don't have to be in great shape
to start.

The great thing about martial arts is you can be at any fitness level
and do great. That's because there's no rush or pressure to do anything
quickly. You can learn at your own pace.

If you have a knack for it, you can speed through techniques. If it's
a bit harder for you, take your time. All we care about is that you're
having fun, learning and progressing, and staying safe.

Q: “Is martial arts violent?”

No! Because self-defense technique is taught in martial arts, it's often
thought of as violent. However, the philosophies behind martial arts
revolve around peace and harmony. The moves are more of a way to become
connected with your body. We teach diplomacy and friendship. However,
if a violent situation ever arises in your life, you'll have powerful
tools to defend yourself and your loved ones.

Fitness Kickboxing

Q: “Are both group & private classes available?”

Most of our members enjoy the group setting, but private sessions
are available too depending on instructor availability.

Q: “How many other people will there be in my class?”

You can most likely expect 15-30, give or take a few depending on the
day / time. We always make sure there are enough instructors no matter
the class size though.

Q: “Are there other beginners like me?”

Yes! Our classes cater to people of all experience levels, and in
every class there are people all over the spectrum.

Q: “Do you offer any kind of help / guidance with nutrition and eating?”

We've researched deeply into nutrition to give all of our members powerful guidance -
without making them start impossible-to-stick-to diets or anything of the sort.